Vinyl Insulated Spade Terminal, 12-10 AWG, #10 Stud, Bx of 1,000
84-7221 - spec sheet
Features
- Shouldered barrel insulation quickly positions terminal for proper crimping
- Butted seam-construction prevents splitting under maximum pressure
- Tin-plated brass construction for corrosion resistance
- Expanded insulation entry accommodates a wide variety of insulation diameters and provides additional insulation support
- Internal barrel serrations grip wires tightly to resist pull-out and reduce electrical resistance
84-7221 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Wire Connectors & Terminals
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Lugs & Terminals
- Product Type:
- Fork Terminal
Ideal Industries 84-7221 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size does the IDEAL 84-7221 spade terminal take?
The 84-7221 is sized for 12-10 AWG stranded wire. If you're terminating 16-14 AWG or 22-18 AWG conductors, this one will crimp loose and pull out, so you need the terminal rated for that smaller range instead. The barrel has internal serrations that grip the strands to resist pull-out and cut resistance at the joint.
2) How many terminals come in a box of IDEAL 84-7221?
One box holds 1,000 pieces. That quantity suits a panel shop, an MRO crib, or a contractor standardizing on 12-10 AWG #10 terminations across a building rather than someone doing a single repair.
3) Is a vinyl insulated spade terminal OK in a damp or corrosive location?
The barrel is tin-plated brass, which is the corrosion-resistant choice over bare copper for mechanical rooms, rooftop equipment, and marine-adjacent work. The insulation on the 84-7221 is vinyl, so treat it as a general-purpose terminal; where the terminal sees real heat, a nylon-insulated terminal is the usual step up.
4) Do these terminals hold up to a full-pressure crimp without splitting?
The barrel is a butted seam rather than an open or lapped seam, so it won't split when you bring a ratcheting crimper down to full pressure. The shouldered insulation also seats the terminal at the right depth in the die, which is what keeps a 1,000-piece production run consistent from one crimp to the next.
5) What is the exact part number to order the IDEAL 12-10 AWG #10 spade terminal?
Order IDEAL Industries 84-7221. That number covers the vinyl insulated spade terminal in 12-10 AWG with the #10 stud fork, packed 1,000 to a box. Adjacent part numbers in the family change either the wire range or the stud size, so quote the full number when you're matching a bill of material.
6) Should I use a spade terminal or a ring terminal on a terminal block?
Pick the spade, like the 84-7221, when you want to add or pull a conductor without backing the screw all the way out, which is most control panel and terminal-strip work. Pick a ring terminal where vibration or a safety-critical connection means the lug must stay captive on the stud even if the screw loosens. Both are available in the same 12-10 AWG and #10 stud combination.
7) Will the insulation sleeve fit over THHN or heavier jacketed wire?
The entry on the 84-7221 is expanded to take a range of insulation diameters, so it accepts thicker-jacketed 12 and 10 AWG without you having to trim the jacket back, and the extra sleeve length supports the wire behind the crimp against flexing.
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